250 players are taking part in the European Championship in Jerusalem. Although the European Women's Championship will be held separately, in the Georgian resort town of Chakvi from May 18th to May 31st, the ongoing tournament in Israel is open for women as well as for men.

Mikhail Krjukov, the chief arbiter of the rapid competition at Dvorkovich Memorial, announced the final standings. 128 participants competed for the main prize during two days. As long as four GMs finished gathering 8.5 points out of 11 the tiebreak was counted to determine the winner.